Kolhabarapada - Barbil, Keonjhar

Kolhabarapada is a village situated in the Barbil tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 7 km from Barbil and around 73 km from Kendujhar. Karakhendara serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolhabarapada village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolhabarapada is 385265. The village covers a total geographical area of 671 hectares and falls under the 758036 pincode. Barbil is the nearest town, located about 5 km away.

Kolhabarapada village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Champua Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolhabarapada

According to the 2011 Census, Kolhabarapada village had a total population of 1,729 people, including 874 males and 855 females, living in 387 households. The sex ratio was 978 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 35.35%, with male literacy at 46.19% and female literacy at 24.55%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 102, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 1,310.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kolhabarapada

Kolhabarapada is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kolhabarapada

Kolhabarapada is connected by an all-weather road, while public transport facilities are available within <1 km of the village. The nearest railway station is Barbil, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 94.1 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Barbil to Kolhabarapada is about 5 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Kolhabarapada is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolhabarapada

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kolhabarapada village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kolhabarapada

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kolhabarapada village are given below:

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